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In 2006 and 2007 Swann worked as a supply and rugby teacher in [[Great Sankey High School]], [[Cheshire]], England. He coached the G.S.H.S Year 10 (2006–07), rugby league team to both the North West and National finals, narrowly losing 19-18 in Uxbridge. |
In 2006 and 2007 Swann worked as a supply and rugby teacher in [[Great Sankey High School]], [[Cheshire]], England. He coached the G.S.H.S Year 10 (2006–07), rugby league team to both the North West and National finals, narrowly losing 19-18 in Uxbridge. |
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Between 2009 and 2010 he was the head coach of the [[East Coast Bays Barracudas]] alongside [[Joe Vagana]]. He was an old boy at [[Liston College]], and is now teaching absolutely nothing and is also the worst dean at Liston College. |
Between 2009 and 2010 he was the head coach of the [[East Coast Bays Barracudas]] alongside [[Joe Vagana]]. He was an old boy at [[Liston College]], and is now teaching absolutely nothing and is also the worst dean at Liston College. A common saying in Rathgar is "the Swanns are taking over!" |
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In 2012, he was appointed the [[New Zealand Warriors]] new Development coach.<ref name="Warriors add teen Palavi on three-year deal">{{cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/19950000000000/http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/league/6429918/Warriors-add-teen-Palvi-on-three-year-deal|title=Warriors add teen Palavi on three-year deal|publisher=stuff.co.nz|date=16 February 2012|accessdate=1 January 2013}}</ref> He was originally appointed the Warriors [[National Youth Competition (rugby league)|Toyota Cup]] assistant coach for the 2013 season before taking a role as the [[Auckland Vulcans]] [[NSW Cup]] head coach.<ref name="Swann named as Vulcans' new coach">{{cite web|url=http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=10851892&ref=rss|title=Swann named as Vulcans' new coach|publisher=nzherald.co.nz|date=4 December 2012|accessdate=1 January 2013}}</ref><ref name="Jones returns to Warriors in coaching & development role">{{cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/19950000000000/http://www.rleague.com/content/article.php?id=46030|title=Jones returns to Warriors in coaching & development role|publisher=rleague.com|date=12 November 2012 |accessdate=1 January 2013}}</ref> He was an assistant NSW Cup coach for the Warriors in 2015 and in 2016 he coached the [[Mount Albert Lions]].<ref name="Well-travelled-Carmont-joins-Warriors-reserves">{{cite web|url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/league/10663248/Well-travelled-Carmont-joins-Warriors-reserves|title=Well-travelled-Carmont-joins-Warriors-reserves|publisher=stuff.co.nz|date=31 December 2017|accessdate=1 January 2018}}</ref><ref name="Team Sheet">{{cite web|url=https://reg.sportingpulse.com/v6/results/team_sheet_template.cgi?tsID=2&tID=1481027&a=2&mID=19833364&aID=12656|title=Team Sheet|publisher=reg.sportingpulse.com|date=31 December 2017|accessdate=1 January 2018}}</ref> |
In 2012, he was appointed the [[New Zealand Warriors]] new Development coach.<ref name="Warriors add teen Palavi on three-year deal">{{cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/19950000000000/http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/league/6429918/Warriors-add-teen-Palvi-on-three-year-deal|title=Warriors add teen Palavi on three-year deal|publisher=stuff.co.nz|date=16 February 2012|accessdate=1 January 2013}}</ref> He was originally appointed the Warriors [[National Youth Competition (rugby league)|Toyota Cup]] assistant coach for the 2013 season before taking a role as the [[Auckland Vulcans]] [[NSW Cup]] head coach.<ref name="Swann named as Vulcans' new coach">{{cite web|url=http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=10851892&ref=rss|title=Swann named as Vulcans' new coach|publisher=nzherald.co.nz|date=4 December 2012|accessdate=1 January 2013}}</ref><ref name="Jones returns to Warriors in coaching & development role">{{cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/19950000000000/http://www.rleague.com/content/article.php?id=46030|title=Jones returns to Warriors in coaching & development role|publisher=rleague.com|date=12 November 2012 |accessdate=1 January 2013}}</ref> He was an assistant NSW Cup coach for the Warriors in 2015 and in 2016 he coached the [[Mount Albert Lions]].<ref name="Well-travelled-Carmont-joins-Warriors-reserves">{{cite web|url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/league/10663248/Well-travelled-Carmont-joins-Warriors-reserves|title=Well-travelled-Carmont-joins-Warriors-reserves|publisher=stuff.co.nz|date=31 December 2017|accessdate=1 January 2018}}</ref><ref name="Team Sheet">{{cite web|url=https://reg.sportingpulse.com/v6/results/team_sheet_template.cgi?tsID=2&tID=1481027&a=2&mID=19833364&aID=12656|title=Team Sheet|publisher=reg.sportingpulse.com|date=31 December 2017|accessdate=1 January 2018}}</ref> |
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Willie Swann (born 1974) is a rugby league coach and former player of Samoan heritage. He currently coaches the Auckland Vulcans in the New South Wales Cup. He is a former Samoan international and vice-captain. He also played for the Warrington Wolves, and the Auckland Warriors.[1]
Playing career
Swann was a Marist Saints junior who played fifteen matches for the Waitakere City Raiders in the 1994 Lion Red Cup, scoring 29 points.[2] He was a Junior Kiwi in 1993.[3] He played for the Auckland Warriors Colts in 1995.[4] He was an Auckland Warrior 1995-1996 where he played a crucial role in laying a platform for the reserve grade to reach the 1996 grand final.
For Samoa, he played in both the 1995 and 2000 World Cups scoring 5 points.[5]
Later years
In 2006 and 2007 Swann worked as a supply and rugby teacher in Great Sankey High School, Cheshire, England. He coached the G.S.H.S Year 10 (2006–07), rugby league team to both the North West and National finals, narrowly losing 19-18 in Uxbridge.
Between 2009 and 2010 he was the head coach of the East Coast Bays Barracudas alongside Joe Vagana. He was an old boy at Liston College, and is now teaching absolutely nothing and is also the worst dean at Liston College. A common saying in Rathgar is "the Swanns are taking over!"
In 2012, he was appointed the New Zealand Warriors new Development coach.[6] He was originally appointed the Warriors Toyota Cup assistant coach for the 2013 season before taking a role as the Auckland Vulcans NSW Cup head coach.[7][8] He was an assistant NSW Cup coach for the Warriors in 2015 and in 2016 he coached the Mount Albert Lions.[9][10]
On 28 September 2016 he was announced as an assistant coach to the New Zealand national rugby league team.[11]
Personal life
His brother, Anthony Swann, and cousin, Logan Swann, both also played rugby league.
References
- ^ a b "Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org". rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
- ^ Lion Red Rugby League Annual 1994, New Zealand Rugby League, 1994. p.121
- ^ Richard Becht. A New Breed Rising: The Warriors Winfield Cup Challenge. Auckland, HarperCollins, 1994. ISBN 1-86950-154-3. p.183
- ^ Lion Red Rugby League Annual 1995, New Zealand Rugby League, 1995. p.89
- ^ "2000 world cup results and squads". bbc.co.uk. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
- ^ "Warriors add teen Palavi on three-year deal". stuff.co.nz. 16 February 2012. Retrieved 1 January 2013.
- ^ "Swann named as Vulcans' new coach". nzherald.co.nz. 4 December 2012. Retrieved 1 January 2013.
- ^ "Jones returns to Warriors in coaching & development role". rleague.com. 12 November 2012. Retrieved 1 January 2013.
- ^ "Well-travelled-Carmont-joins-Warriors-reserves". stuff.co.nz. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
- ^ "Team Sheet". reg.sportingpulse.com. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
- ^ "Kidwell names NZ Kiwis assistants". New Zealand Rugby League. 28 September 2016. Retrieved 28 September 2016.
- 1977 births
- People educated at Liston College
- New Zealand rugby league players
- New Zealand rugby league coaches
- Marist Saints players
- Waitakere rugby league team players
- Samoa national rugby league team players
- Warrington Wolves players
- Living people
- New Zealand people of Samoan descent
- East Coast Bays Barracudas coaches
- New Zealand Warriors coaches
- Auckland rugby league team coaches
- Leigh Centurions players
- Junior Kiwis players
- New Zealand expatriate rugby league players
- Expatriate rugby league players in England
- New Zealand expatriate sportspeople in the United Kingdom
- Mount Albert Lions coaches
- Rugby league halfbacks